UTILITY SERVICES - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEFINITIONS (COLLECTIONS AND DISPOSAL)
DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
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DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
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Residential properties
All improved properties that are used predominantly for residential purposes, with no more than three dwelling units per property; Sectional title properties; Owned by a shareblock company; blocks of flats;
retirement villages used for residential purposes irrespective of the usage codes or a rateable residence on property used for or related to educational purposes; homeless people shelters accredited by the City
irrespective of the usage code.
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A01 - A13
D01 - D11
Non-residential properties
All developed properties not zoned for residential use and includes Agricultural land, Vacant land, Hostels and Guesthouses and Old Age Homes
Vacant land
All undeveloped land irrespective of zoning, including Properties sigma coded as follows:
E01 - E09
Agricultural Land
Properties sigma coded as follows:
J01 - J08
TARIFFS
Residential properties
Basic bin charge for 1 x 240L container
Sectional title ,blocks of flats , and shared block developments, may be charged for the total number of units unless a formal contract agreement is in place.
The Agreement for Sectional title , blocks of flats , and shared block developments, may not be for a number of bins less than a Third of the Total number of Liveable Units (subject to frequency)
Enhanced service charge based on number of additional containers based on frequency as per tariff list
Exemptions:
Separate title common property, for non-habitable purposes only, in group housing & sectional title developments e.g. Roads, pool, parking areas, garages, refuse rooms, security, etc. Islands e.g. Robben Island
and properties where refuse exemption clauses in terms of Town Planning legislation were approved e.g. V&A Waterfront etc. will also be excluded. Properties sigma coded as A09 and E07. Hostels and
Guesthouses are regarded as Non-Residential as defined in the Property Rates Policy.
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Private land which Council, due to economic, operational and practical reasons should not be serviced. (External mechanisms to service will be supported)
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Non-residential properties
Service charge based on the number of containers and frequency as per tariff list
Availability Charges
Availability charges as per tariff list for all vacant land as defined in 1.2.2.1
Exemptions:
Council owned property.
Private land not serviceable. (Individual erven not reachable due to un-built roads)
Private land which Council, due to economic, operational and practical reasons should not service. (External mechanisms to service will be supported)
Agricultural land as defined in 1.2.2.2
Separate title common property, for non-habitable purposes only, in group housing & sectional title developments e.g.. Roads, pool, parking areas, garages, refuse rooms, security, etc. Properties sigma coded as
E01, E07, E08 & E09.
Leased Council owned land used for non-habitable purposes e.g.. Servitudes, splays, parking areas etc.
Solid Waste Definitions
UTILITY SERVICES - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEFINITIONS (COLLECTIONS AND DISPOSAL)
DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
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REBATES & SUBSIDIES
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Residential properties
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Indigent Bin Subsidy as follows:
Improved property value equal and less than R100 000 = 100% subsidy
Improved property value between R100 001 up to and including R150 000 = 75% subsidy
Improved property value between R150 001 up to and including R350 000 = 50% subsidy
Improved property value between R350 001 up to and including R400 000 = 25% subsidy
Improved property value more than R400 000 = no subsidy
Basic 240L bin (Minimised) service rebate. Only to be considered and approved for Residential Sectional Title Complexes & Blocks of Flats who are able to prove that they are using a City Accredited Contractor
to separate and remove Recyclables. The evaluation of applications and determination of rebates are considered & authorised by the Director: Solid Waste Management Services. The number of 240l Containers
may be reduced up to a Minimum of a Quarter of the Number of Habitable Units. The Rebate is applicable from date of approval and must be Renewed on an Annual Basis. Regular inspections will be held to
confirm that the terms of the Contract is being upheld. In the event of Breach of Contract: 1) Benefits will be void from Date of Inspection, and 2) Billing will revert to compliance with Policy (Section 18.2.2.2)
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Homeless People Shelters as per the Tariff Policy: The refuse charge will be rebated by 50% on the first 15 bins per shelter. The number of Containers needed to be determined by Council.
In terms of the of Section 27 of the Credit Control & Debt Collection Policy, Customers Registered on the Indigency Register will qualify for a 100% Rebate on the first 240L Container
GENERAL NOTES
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Black bags for utilization in Clean-up campaigns can be provided at no cost subject to the availability of funds and at the discretion of the Director: Solid Waste Management Services
Indigent Bin Subsidy/Rebate applies to the total improved value of the property.
The property owner and not the consumer is ultimately responsible for the account.
Clean Garden Waste to be bagged in 85L bags or tied in bundles not longer than 1.2 m. Garden waste material may not exceed 60mm in cross section. Garden Services companies only allowed to dispose at sites
where chipping of green waste takes place.
Domestic Waste defined as waste Excluding hazardous waste, that emanates from premises that are used wholly or mainly for residential, educational, health care, sport or recreational purposes
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Clean Garden Waste defined as . Organic waste which emanates from gardening or landscaping activities at residential, business or industrial properties including but not limited to, soil, grass cuttings, leaves &
branches, and includes any biodegradable material and includes such waste emanating from residential, business, but excludes waste products of animal origin
Non-domestic/Business Waste defined as waste . That emanates from premises that are used wholly or mainly for commercial, retail, wholesale, entertaiment or government administration purposes, and also
applies to waste generated by Informal Traders and Residential Premises where Commercial activities are being conducted
Industrial Waste defined as waste . That emanates from premises that are used wholly or mainly for industrial purposes and generate waste through manufacturing, industrial or fabricating processes including
premises used for agricultural activities or the operation of power stations
Building & Demolition waste defined as waste . excluding hazardous waste, produced during the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of any structure both manmade and natural, and includes rubble,
earth, rock & wood displaced during that construction, alteration, repair or demolition, but excludes Garden waste.
Normal Removal defined as Frequency and quantity to be determined from time to time by the Manager: Collections.
Formal defined as an area where individual stands were approved in terms of Town planning legislation.
Informal defined as an area where no sub division of individual erven has taken place in terms of Town planning legislation.
Residential Garage Waste is defined as Waste generated from household activities at residential zoned properties. Includes household & garage waste but excludes kitchen waste, garden waste, builder's rubble
& hazardous waste.
Special Events service:- Only available if requested by a registered Business Partner being a Non-profitable Organisation e.g.. Church, School, Hospital, Crèche, Sport Body, Old Age Home etc. Services as
defined under clause 1.3.3.2 (under Services Tariffs) will be provided on request, subject to the availability of resources and not exceeding a period of 21 calendar days. Delivery & Retrieval of Containers from
the Bin Store may occur during office hours. The prescribed application documents must be fully completed and approved at the Solid Waste Collection Branch 15 working days prior to the date of the service
being required. If containers are lost, stolen or damaged, replacement and/or repairs are to be borne by applicant as per clause 1.3.3.4 (under Services Tariffs).
The rounding of quantities at disposal facilities (tonnages) will be as follows:Any quantity will be rounded up to the nearest Half Ton. This is applicable to actual mass at the weighbridges.
Solid Waste Definitions
UTILITY SERVICES - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEFINITIONS (COLLECTIONS AND DISPOSAL)
DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
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The rounding of cash monies, tickets and permits to the nearest 10 cent.
A Dumping ticket is only valid for the Financial Year in which it was purchased. Excess tickets not used in the Financial Year in which it was purchased can only be refunded during the month of July of the
following Financial Year. No further Refund applications will be entertained beyond July.
The Service at the Drop-off facilities is free provided residents adhere to conditions for Usage including that waste must be transported by car, trailer or LDV with total carrying capacity not exceeding 1.3 tons:
1) Garden Waste - Frequency = 3 Loads /Day /Resident /Garden service companies;
2) Garage Waste - - Frequency = 1 Loads/Day/Resident;
3) Clean Builders Rubble Waste - Frequency = 1 Loads/Day/Resident;
4) Recyclable Materials - Frequency = Unlimited;
5) Domestic Waste (Kitchen Waste) is not accepted at Drop-offs and will be subject to full general waste tariff at Disposal facilities
In the absence of operational weighbridges, the following will apply:
(1) Fixed Body vehicles will be charged at carrying capacity of the vehicle;
(2) Loose body vehicle which will be charged at an averaged carrying capacity of the container, i.e.
(2.1) 10/15/30 cubic metre = 9 tons
(2.2) 6/8 cubic metres = 6 tons
(2.3) < 6 cubic metres = 3 tons
General waste tariff is a generic term for waste that, because of its composition and characteristics, does not pose a significant risk to public health or the environment if managed properly, and typically consists
of plastics, paper, food and liquids not considered to be infectious or contaminated with Hazardous chemicals or Radioactivity
Special waste tariff includes the following: solid, liquid, sludge waste or waste requiring special handling e.g. all wastes of hazard rating 3 or 4, off spec food, animal carcasses, approved sanitary waste, rags
and grit from sewerage works, incinerator ash etc. all special wastes will require prior approval and laboratory testing.
Hazardous Waste means health are risk waste and any waste that may, by circumstances of the production, use, quantity, concentration or inherent physical, chemical or toxicological characteristics therefor,
have a significant adverse effect on the environment, or the health of a person or other living organisms
Recycable Materials means any material that can be converted into raw materials that can be re-used to make new products or resources
Solid Waste Definitions